Balanchine: The Dance Event of the Season
Photo: George Balanchine’s “Serenade”. Credit: Ctibor Bachraty. Brno, May 4, 2023 (BD) – Such is the skill and dedication of the Brno National Theatre Ballet company (NdB Ballet) that they…
Falstaff: The Operatic Character in His Own Opera
Spanish baritone Luis Cansino as Falstaff. Photo credit: Brno National Theatre. Brno, April 1, 2023 (BD) – At its best, opera focuses on extreme situations with a slow-motion analysis that…
Ballet NdB 2 Showcases the Future of Brno Dance This Friday
The young talents of Ballet NdB 2 at their premiere show in October. Photo credit: Arthur Abram, Brno National Theatre. Brno, Mar 1 (BD) – Ballet has long been a…
Wedding Bells This Friday For The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow will premiere this Friday at Janáček Theatre. Photo credit: Brno National Theatre. Brno, Feb. 1 (BD) – Great news! The widow will get married at the Janáček…
Stabat Mater, Romeo and Juliet Kick-Start Brno Ballet in 2023
Romeo and Juliet returns to Janáček Theatre on January 19, 20, 27 and 28. Photo credit: NdB. Brno, Jan. 12, 2023 (BD) – Stabat Mater, a triple-bill evening dedicated to…
Nutcracker Ballet Celebrates 100 Years in Brno
“The Nutcracker”, choreographed by Ferdinand Nault, is an excellent way to introduce children to ballet. Credit: Brno National Theatre (NdB). Brno, Dec. 7 (BD) – The Brno National Theatre will…
Quo Vadis: All Paths Lead to Brno for Janáček 2022
Jakub Hrůša, conductor of Janáček's "From the House of the Dead". Credit: NdB. Brno, Nov. 1, 2022 (BD) – The theme for the Janáček Brno Festival 2022 is "Quo Vadis"…
Sleeping Beauty Returns, Featuring a Performance By Prima Ballerina Anastasia Matviienko
On 18 October, the role of Princess Aurora will be danced by prima ballerina Anastasia Matviienko. Photo credit: Svetlana Avvakum / Mariinsky Theatre St. Petersburg. Brno, Oct. 6, 2022 (BD)…
Interpretations of Humanity Through Dance: An Interview with Choreographer Dan Datcu
“Mountain Call” is one of three presentations that will explore humanity through contemporary ballet this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Photo Credit: Ctibor Bachraty/Balet NdB Brno, Sept. 21, 2022 (BD) –…
Brno National Theatre: Autumn Brings Premieres of The New Cultural Season
Mahen Theatre will turn 140 on 14 November. Photo Credit: BD Brno, Sept. 15, 2022 (BD) – After a bit of a rest in August (at least in terms of…